Retired - First Snowfall of the Season Snowflake Project

PROJECT C110
Designer: Andrea Morici
Skill Level: Beginner
Adorned with dazzling Czech fire polished beads this beautiful piece would look great hung in a window, illuminated by candlelight on a cold winter's night.
Instructions

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

  1. Onto one of the spokes, or "arms", of the snowflake form thread the following:
  2. two delicas
  3. a 12mm x 16mm teardrop bead (small end first)
  4. a 2.5mm round bead
  5. a small rondelle
  6. a 2.5mm round bead
  7. a 7mm x 10mm teardrop bead (wide end first)
  8. a 2.5mm round bead
  9. a 12mm round bead
  10. a 2.5mm round
  11. a 6mm x 8mm teardrop bead (small end first)
  12. a delica
  13. a large rondelle
  14. a delica
  15. a 2.5mm round bead
  16. a 10mm x 12.5mm teardrop bead
  17. a 2.5mm round bead
  18. a 5mm round bead
  19. and a 6mm x 8mm teardrop bead (small end first).
  20. Using the memory wire cutters (use ONLY memory wire cutters! You might ruin any other kind of cutters.), trim the spoke about 3/8" above the last bead, and make a simple loop.
  21. Repeat these steps on each of the other five spokes.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BCP-5951 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 12mm x 16mm Teardrop Crystal AB (4)
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

  • BCP-3201 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 2.5mm Round Crystal AB (50)
    Project uses 36 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-31201 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 12mm Round Crystal AB (10)
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-5851 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 10 x 7mm Teardrop Crystal AB (12)
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-5801 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 8 x 6mm Teardrop Crystal AB (20)
    Project uses 12 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-5901 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 10mm x 12.5mm Teardrop Crystal AB (4)
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

  • BCP-3501 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 5mm Round Crystal AB (50)
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-4851 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 11mm x 7mm Rondelle Spacers Crystal AB (8)
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-4801 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 5mm x 3.5mm Rondelle Spacers Crystal AB (25)
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • DBM-0051 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads 10/0 Crystal AB DBM0051 8 GR
    Project uses 24 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCO-9023 - Beadsmith Metal Wire Snowflake Forms - Fun Craft Beading Project 9 Inches (4 Snowflakes)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5032 - Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
  • XTL-5610 - Xuron Memory Wire Cutters Cutting Pliers -Strong & Easy
Additional Information
Theme Winter, Christmas
Ingredients BCP-5851, BCP-5801, BCP-3501, BCP-4851, BCP-4801, DBM-0051, FCO-2Z1R,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 10 x 7mm Teardrop Crystal AB
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pieces.
$4.84 / Package | SKU: BCP-5851
Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 8 x 6mm Teardrop Crystal AB (25 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pieces.
$4.49 / Package | SKU: BCP-5801
Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 5mm Round Crystal AB (50 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$3.24 / Package | SKU: BCP-3501
Czech Fire Polished Glass, Donut Rondelle Beads 11x7mm Crystal AB (8 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 8 Pieces.
$3.75 / Package | SKU: BCP-4851
Czech Fire Polished Glass, Donut Rondelle Beads 5x3mm, Crystal AB, (25 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pieces.
$6.29 / Package | SKU: BCP-4801
Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 10/0 Size, Crystal AB DBM0051 (7.2 Grams)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 8 Grams.
$4.30 / Package | SKU: DBM-0051
Dazzle It, Snowflake Metal Wire Frame 9-Inch Snowflake 21 Gauge Thick (5 Piece Pack)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 5 Pieces.
$4.77 / Package | SKU: FCO-2Z1R
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
Xuron Memory Wire Cutters Cutting Pliers -Strong & Easy

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